radiator cap CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2017 2.G Owners Manual

For more information on the Cap-Less Fuel System refer
to “Refuelling The Vehicle” in “Starting And Operating ”
in this manual.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. •
You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
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WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
You should be seated in the driver ’s seat with your
foot firmly placed on the brake pedal to maintain
control of the vehicle before activating the Manual
Park Release. If possible, you should apply the
parking brake. Activating the Manual Park Release
will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not
secured or properly connected to a tow vehicle.
Activating the Manual Park Release on an unsecured
vehicle could lead to serious injury or death for those
in or around the vehicle.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 601

•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an
authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser
for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by
gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically
down the face of the condenser.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at
the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the
entire system for leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery
bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE
CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
630 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:
•Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could
lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is
needed to be added to the system, please contact your
local authorized dealer.
• Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom-
mended and can result in cooling system damage. If
HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency,
have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as
possible.Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
• Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add
engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool
an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding
or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 633

Master Cylinder....................... .636
Parking ............................. .389
Warning Light ........................ .233
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................396
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................118
Bulb Replacement ........................ .543
Bulbs, Light ...................... .377, 537, 543
Camera, Rear ........................ .494, 497
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .686
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................ .502, 599
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................633
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............374, 681
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... .201
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................168
Car Washes ............................ .669
Cellular Phone .......................... .770Center High Mounted Stop Light
..............546
Certification Label ........................ .504
Chains, Tire ............................ .661
Changing A Flat Tire ....................559, 639
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............373
Checks, Safety .......................... .373
Child Restraint .......................... .346
Child Restraints Booster Seats ......................... .351
Center Seat LATCH ..................... .361
Child Restraints ....................... .346
Child Seat Installation .................365, 367
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......363
Infants And Child Restraints ...............349
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .364
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......354
Older Children And Child Restraints .........350
Seating Positions ....................... .353
808 INDEX

Using The Top Tether Anchorage............369
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .678
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .668
Climate Control ......................... .124
Manual ............................. .124
Coat Hook ............................. .192
Cold Weather Operation ....................384
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............795
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .659
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .229
Connector UCI................................ .743
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........743
Contract, Service ......................... .800
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........633
Cooling System .......................... .630
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............632
Coolant Capacity ...................... .686Coolant Level
......................... .634
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................634
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................631
Inspection ........................ .630, 634
Points To Remember .....................635
Pressure Cap ......................... .633
Radiator Cap ......................... .633
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......631, 686, 687
Corrosion Protection ...................... .667
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................409
Cruise Light ..................... .256, 259, 260
Customer Assistance ...................... .798
Customer Programmable Features .............697
Data Recorder, Event ...................... .345
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............120
Daytime Running Lights ....................113
Dealer Service ........................... .621
Defr

oster, Windshield ...................129, 376
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INDEX 809

Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........633
Radio Frequency General Information ...................22, 36
Radio Operation ......................... .770
Radio Remote Controls .....................742
Rear Air Conditioning ...................130, 143
Rear Camera ........................ .494, 497
Rear Cross Path ......................... .285
Rear ParkSense System ..................436, 447
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .104
Reclining Front Seats .......................60
Recorder, Event Data ...................... .345
Recreational Towing ...................... .521
Reformulated Gasoline .....................678
Refrigerant ............................. .626
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... .304
Remote Control Starting System .........................33 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Arm The Alarm .........................38
Disarm The Alarm .......................39
Remote Battery Replacement ................26
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............26
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........742
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ...................35
Uconnect Customer Programmable
Features ....................... .36, 712, 737
Uconnect Settings .................36, 712, 737
Remote Starting System ......................33
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .537
Replacement Tires ........................ .655
Reporting Safety Defects ....................802
Restraint, Head ...........................98
Restraints, Child ......................... .346
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ...................201
818 INDEX